Full Circle Sustainability
We aspire to follow Full Circle Sustainability* that blends attention to Quality, Ecology, Equity and Community into everything we touch from the farm to the factory to you. This is a never-ending journey and we invite you to join us. Simple actions, done in harmony, make a difference.
What does Full Circle Sustainability mean to us?
FULL - Unifying each aspect of our work into a bigger mission. Taking responsibility for our impacts from the source to that satisfying, last bite.
CIRCLE - An ongoing process that builds upon itself. Here, each element is interconnected, interdependent and equally essential. The affects of our actions return to us and future generations.
SUSTAINABILITY - Creating systems that protect, restore and rejuvenate. Taking care of the present while learning from the past and looking out for the future.
How do we honor its elements?
QUALITY - Perfecting the Circle. We
travel to the source and work
directly with producers to
ensure that our cacao is
exceptional. At our
factory, we craft this into
edible and liquid gold using
artisan methods and great care.
Our flavor infusions balance
innovation with intuition to
enlighten and delight you. We
ensure you have a satisfying
experience through excellent
service and
a passion for sharing our
knowledge of all things cacao.
Learn more: Sourcing our Cacao ~ Products ~ Chocolate Tasting Guide
ECOLOGY - Circling the earth. Our
deep connection with the
environment called us to seek
out organic and sustainably grown cacao,
and blend it with organic, non-gmo
and non-irradiated ingredients.
We're working with producers to
revive threatened heirlooms and replant deforested areas,
and co-funded ecological
research in Costa Rica. In our
operations, we follow
environmental guidelines,
always asking what else we can
do. We seek to educate and
inspire others while we learn
from them ourselves.
Learn more: Organic Cacao & Rainforests ~ Environmental Practices
EQUITY - Bringing everyone into the Circle. In
sourcing our cacao and other ingredients, we seek direct, lasting,
equitable partnerships. We buy a
portion of our cacao from Fair
Trade Certified Cooperatives,
and adhere to comparable
standards across the board. Our
extended family of employees
receives health care, benefits
along and good wages. We promise
nothing but the best to our
customers, honoring your support
and your trust.
Learn more: Sourcing Practices
COMMUNITY - Widening the Circle. We help build self-sufficiency in
cacao sourcing countries through equitable prices and technical assistance.
Back at home, we support local, regional and national
neighbors through donations and events.
We're always happy to hear from
our customers, "Dagobians,"
to learn how we've touched your lives and what we can do better.
Learn more: Sourcing Partnerships ~ Get our E-News ~ Savor & Share our Treasures ~ Set
up a wholesale account ~ Groups
we Support